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Solved: The following Lewis structures for (a) HCN, (b)
Chapter 9, Problem 9.47(choose chapter or problem)
The following Lewis structures for
(a) HCN,
(b) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}\),
(c) \(\mathrm{SnO}_{2}\),
(d) \(\mathrm{BF}_{3}\),
(e) HOF,
(f) HCOF, and
(g) \(\mathrm{NF}_{3}\) are incorrect.
Explain what is wrong with each one and give a correct structure for the molecule. (Relative positions of atoms are shown correctly.)
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QUESTION:
The following Lewis structures for
(a) HCN,
(b) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}\),
(c) \(\mathrm{SnO}_{2}\),
(d) \(\mathrm{BF}_{3}\),
(e) HOF,
(f) HCOF, and
(g) \(\mathrm{NF}_{3}\) are incorrect.
Explain what is wrong with each one and give a correct structure for the molecule. (Relative positions of atoms are shown correctly.)
Step 1 of 7
Given structure
Reason for the incorrect structure.
Carbon should form 4 bonds and Nitrogen should form 3 bonds
Correct structure.